Real estate investors during the past few years have had a bit of a rollercoaster ride. From its mid-2007 peak to the end of 2008, commercial property values fell by 35.5%, according to the IPD. Since then, there has been a steady recovery, with 2010 returns expected to be around 20.4%. So, there may be some relief for any vertigo-sufferers in the sector as there may be a period of steady growth.

Or at least that is what Schroders, the fund manager, has suggested at an annual property breakfast earlier this week.